How to pronounce correspondence
Say it like kor-uh-SPON-duns. Correspondence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON).
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- kor
- uh
- SPON
- duns
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Correspondence pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- korGive this part a little weight. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
- uhKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
- SPONSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "ah" in father.
- dunsKeep this part quick and light. The vowel is the relaxed "uh" in about.
American vs British pronunciation of correspondence
- The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English.
British respelling: kor-ih-SPON-duns.
What does correspondence mean?
- communication by the exchange of letters
- compatibility of observations“there was no agreement between theory and measurement”“the results of two tests were in correspondence”
- the relation of corresponding in degree or size or amount
Where does correspondence come from?
From Middle English correspondence, from Latin correspondentia.
Questions about saying correspondence
How do you pronounce correspondence?
Say kor-uh-SPON-duns. The American pronunciation is /ˌkɔrəˈspɑndəns/. In British English it is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in correspondence?
Correspondence has four syllables, and the main stress falls on the third one (SPON). Broken into parts: kor · uh · SPON · duns.
Is correspondence pronounced differently in British English?
Yes. The short o is rounded in British English (as in "hot"), but open and unrounded in American English. The British form is /ˌkɒrɪˈspɒndəns/ (kor-ih-SPON-duns).